“That promise still counts.”
I looked up.
“Even now?”
“Especially now.”
I stared at the pearl.
“Lauren asked me to stay away.”
“She did.”
“So how do I give her this?”
“Mail it.”
I looked horrified.
“It’s been in the family for generations.”
“Then arrange to hand it to her privately.”
“She doesn’t want to see me.”
“Has she said that?”